Ask How do you handle a client who wants to pay you in intellectual property rights instead of cash?

[Edward22]

Some clients, especially startups, offer equity or IP rights instead of a cash fee, and it sounds attractive until you realize you cannot pay your rent with a stake in a company that may never grow. The conversation around value can get complicated because they believe they are offering you something big. It is important to be clear about what you actually need and to understand what you are giving up if you say yes. Have you ever taken an IP deal, and do you think it was worth it?